ASU’s 118th Founders’ Week Celebration culminated with an inspirational message by Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., during the annual Founders’ Day Convocation.
Alabama State University welcomed Thomas W. Dortch Jr., author, entrepreneur, community activi ...
Posted Tuesday, February 13th 2018 at 9:19AM
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Taping will air on Feb. 19 before premiere of “Tell Them We Are Rising”
In a thought-provoking, frank discussion about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Bennett College Provost Dr. Dorothy Browne said HBCUs are not deficient but ...
Posted Monday, February 12th 2018 at 11:44AM
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Taping will air on Feb. 19 before premiere of “Tell Them We Are Rising”
In a thought-provoking, frank discussion about Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Bennett College Provost Dr. Dorothy Browne said HBCUs are not deficient but ...
Posted Monday, February 12th 2018 at 11:44AM
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Bowie State junior quarterback Amir Hall has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Black College Football Player of the Year Award. He was presented with the Deacon Jones Trophy, named in honor of the football legend and inaugural Black College ...
Posted Monday, February 12th 2018 at 11:14AM
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Even 22 years after becoming an airline pilot, Stephanie Johnson still gets the looks.
The ones she gets while greeting passengers from the cockpit door, or just walking through an airport.
The look that says, "What are you doing in that uniform?" Or the one that says, "You go, girl!"
Johns ...
Posted Tuesday, February 6th 2018 at 9:44AM
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Founded on or before 1964, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established after the Civil War when southern states still practiced segregation in schools. These HBCUs have provided places for freed African-Americans to earn a q ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 12:37PM
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He took us to church, school and the barbershop so we practically know the guy.
by Steven J. Gaither
Wednesday is National Signing Day, a day when thousands of high school seniors will sign national letters of intent to the colleges they i ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 12:30PM
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By Daniel Boyette
dboyette@al.com
Alabama A&M and Southern are set to meet on neutral turf.
The SWAC foes will face off Sept. 22 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile in the Gulf Coast Challenge. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.
Southern beat Al ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 12:21PM
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After averaging over 20 points per game and leading the Wiley College men's basketball team to a victory over the Red River Athletic Conference leader, Joshua Hamilton (JR/New Iberia, Louisiana) wins his second Red River Athletic Conference Player of ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 12:19PM
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Calandra Tate Moore
Data Scientist
United States Department of Defense
Dr. Calandra Tate Moore was born in Pasadena, California but grew up in a small community just outside the city limits of Zachary, Louisiana. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the Xavier University ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 12:14PM
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) alumni have the most pride when it comes to representing their schools. After graduating from college how do you continue to show your school pride? It is no longer a dorm room and you want a sophis ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 12:11PM
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Performances and engaging activities slated for tournament events at Charlotte Convention Center
Two of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Basketball Tournament’s staple events—Fan Fest and Super Saturday—will return for its alumni, fans and community members to enjoy for ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 11:57AM
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As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, there would be no better time to spotlight black-owned businesses than now. Sure, we have black-owned banks, hair stores, even pharmacies; but have you stayed in a black-owned hotel? You might have and might not even have known! From lavish resorts t ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 11:39AM
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Gadsden State Community College is adding a new program to its Health Sciences Division, said Dr. Deborah Curry, dean of Health Sciences.
“At Gadsden State, we put a focus on career-oriented programs that fill industry needs,” she said. “When ...
Posted Monday, February 5th 2018 at 11:29AM
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Officials say a central Oklahoma city has saved about $7,000 in wages and equipment upkeep by using a herd of goats as groundskeepers.
Chris Thomas is chief operator and goat manager at Midwest City's water resources and recovery center. Thoma ...
Posted Saturday, February 3rd 2018 at 4:56PM
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WHAT: CNN Legal Analyst Bakari Sellers Speaks about Student Activism at ASU.
WHEN: Tuesday (Feb. 6), at 11 a.m.
WHERE: ASU's Dunn-Oliver Acadome.
One of CNN's top legal analysts and one of America's most vocal advocates for the enhance ...
Posted Friday, February 2nd 2018 at 10:37AM
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The U.S. Department of Commerce recently recognized a Columbus, Ohio business as being the oldest African-American owned business in the United States. This year, they celebrated 134 continuous years in business. Can you guess what company it is?
The company that received this honor is the E.E ...
Posted Friday, February 2nd 2018 at 10:29AM
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ASU's 2018 Black History Month schedule features a full slate of events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.
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The diverse schedule of campus programs, events and lectures will help motivate, inspire and enlighten the ...
Posted Thursday, February 1st 2018 at 12:36PM
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Many institutions offering dietetic degree programs offer case studies to fill the gap between didactic learning and opportunities integrating real-work-world experiences.
Students in Oakwood’s ND440 Medical Nutrition Therapy II clas ...
Posted Thursday, February 1st 2018 at 12:33PM
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Alabama State University has been recognized as one of the 'Best Online Colleges in Alabama' in 2018 for its excellence in online learning by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO), which is a leader in higher education information, resources and rankings.
“Alabama State University is h ...
Posted Tuesday, January 30th 2018 at 2:46PM
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Cheers and congratulations to the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands!
The award-winning, nationally and internationally recognized marching band is on its way to yet another Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase.
The band was one of eight selected from among the nation’s ...
Posted Friday, January 26th 2018 at 12:52PM
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Kaaliya Williams (So./Richmond, VA) finished with 16 points and eight rebounds and Kelsee Arnold (Jr./Fayetteville, GA) added 14 points as Saint Augustine's University rallied in the second half to top Shaw University for the first time since 2010 in a CIAA women's basketball contest between crossto ...
Posted Friday, January 26th 2018 at 7:47AM
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Public · Hosted by Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA and Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Monday, February 5 at 6 PM - 8 PM CST
Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
LPB to present a preview screening of Tell Them We are Rising ...
Posted Friday, January 26th 2018 at 7:43AM
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The annual Southern Stingray Bowl will be held on Saturday, February 3, at Savannah State University (SSU), Student Union. High school students will put their quiz bowl skills to the test with competition beginning at 8 a.m. Fifteen teams from seven ...
Posted Thursday, January 25th 2018 at 12:32PM
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